University of South Florida (College of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited public university based in Florida, founded in 1956, offering 2 pre-licensure nursing pathways that lead to a first RN license. It suits someone who is not yet an RN and can attend in-person classes, labs, and clinical rotations. If you are already a licensed RN, an RN-to-BSN program is the better fit.
ScrubScope has not put a single number on University of South Florida (College of Nursing). As a public university its cost and student experience shift with residency and campus, so we verify program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against a primary source before any score goes up. For now its first-time NCLEX index of 66.1 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. We will not post a fabricated or flattering rating to fill the gap.
The numbers that matter for University of South Florida (College of Nursing)
Where recent cohorts land above the national baseline
| Reporting year | First-time pass rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.55% |
| 2023 | 95.42% |
| 2022 | 84.51% |
University of South Florida (College of Nursing)'s index of 66.1 sits above the national baseline. First-time pass rates rose from 84.51% in 2022 to 96.55% in 2024. The index is a recency-weighted, baseline-normalized editorial signal built from public first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. It is not an accreditation and not an outcome guarantee. Read the full methodology.
Data sourcing note: NCLEX pass rates, salary figures, and accreditation status cited on this page are drawn from state boards of nursing, government labor data, or official accreditor and school sources, with the reporting year noted. Figures are current as of the date listed and are subject to change.
What stands out at University of South Florida (College of Nursing), and what to watch
- Large public research university with traditional and accelerated pre-licensure BSN tracks
- Strong recent first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates
- Tampa-area academic-health-center clinical placements
- Competitive admission into the pre-licensure cohort
- Out-of-state tuition is considerably higher than the in-state rate
- Pre-licensure clinical coursework is campus-based
Who this path is wrong for
- If you need a fully online program, the in-person labs and clinical rotations at University of South Florida (College of Nursing) will not fit.
- If University of South Florida (College of Nursing) does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
- If first-time NCLEX outcomes are your hard filter, weigh this school's index of 66.1 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
What you can study at University of South Florida (College of Nursing)
Common questions
Alternatives to consider
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Sources
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, Florida Board of Nursing, 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://floridasnursing.gov/education-and-training-programs/